mapping

noun

map·​ping ˈma-piŋ How to pronounce mapping (audio)
Synonyms of mappingnext
1
: the act or process of making a map
2
: function sense 5a
a one-to-one continuous mapping

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The game, while technically still in early access, enjoys a thriving community of modders and just received its biggest update ever, which integrates Gran Turismo’s open-source tone-mapping system for more lifelike colors and lighting. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026 Bidirectional tone mapping, local tone mapping, and intensity slider are all included with the base version of Dolby Vision 2, and will work on existing Dolby Vision content. — John Higgins, The Verge, 6 Aug. 2026 The front of the robot houses an AI Vision camera; ultrasonic and IR sensors that aid navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mapping; and a pair of LED lights for nighttime cleaning. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 No significant population centers are under orders yet, though the evacuation mapping website Genasys showed areas on the outskirts of Copperopolis and Angels Camp were under evacuation warnings and orders. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mapping

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mapping was circa 1752

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“Mapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mapping. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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